Careers • Two Holy Mosques

Jobs at Masjid al-Haram & Masjid an-Nabawi

Explore the latest job openings, seasonal recruitment portals, and official career paths at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

Official Roles

Full-time & seasonal openings

Regulated Profiles

Clear criteria for locals & experts

Year-Round

Volunteering and permanent roles

10+ Fields

From IT and translation to security and design

The Two Holy Mosques — Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah — are not only the holiest sites of worship in Islam but also massive, highly sophisticated operational ecosystems. Through seasonal recruitment campaigns and structured civil service pathways, qualified professionals, technical experts, and dedicated workers can build careers in crowd management, language translation, safety, and logistics directly under authorized government entities — with numerous vacancies open on a flexible, seasonal basis.

What Is Being Offered?

Current Job Openings

Masjid al-Haram

Masjid an-Nabawi

Job Title / Description	Requirements	Type	Deadline	Action
Women's Professional Volunteer (Tech, Media, AI & Design) Opportunities across six specialist fields: Design/Creativity, Photography/Media Production, Technical/Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience/Archiving to serve women pilgrims and visitors.	Women aged 18+, Saudi & non-Saudi, must register on National Volunteer Work Platform first	Volunteering (Professional)	21 July 2026	Apply Now

Job Title / Description	Requirements	Type	Deadline	Action
Summer Volunteer Programme On-site awareness and religious services including guiding visitors, organising prayer rows, translation, assisting the elderly/disabled, and media support. Shifts: 15:00 to 19:00 daily.	Males aged 15 to 65. Open to individuals with disabilities.	Volunteering (120 hours)	17 July 2026	Apply Now

All applications must be submitted through the official portals. Hiring and volunteer intake schedules vary by season. Please check requirements carefully before applying.

Career Information

Before You Apply

Official Portals

Eligible candidates can apply securely online through verified platforms

Seasonal & Permanent

Openings range from permanent operational roles to peak seasonal recruitment

All Professional Levels

Positions support diverse expertise levels, featuring tailored opportunities for both male and female applicants

Document Verification

Candidates must provide authorized identification, professional experience records, or required certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of employment opportunities are available at the Two Holy Mosques?

Vacancies are split into three primary categories:

Permanent Roles: Civil service, administration, IT infrastructure, facility operations, and safety management under the General Authority.

Seasonal Positions: Crowd control, distribution logistics, and on-ground translation services recruited specifically for peak periods during Ramadan and the Hajj season.

Technical Contracting: Specialized maintenance, commercial operations, HVAC engineering, and architectural supervision managed via approved contracting vendors.

What languages are required for translation and guidance roles?

The Presidency of Religious Affairs employs multilingual staff to deliver sermon translations and visitor guidance in over 16 languages. High-demand languages include English, Urdu, French, Malay, Turkish, Persian, and Hausa.

Are positions open to international applicants or expatriates?

Direct administrative and operational roles with the General Authority are designated for Saudi nationals under national labor regulations. Expatriates are eligible for highly specialized technical, engineering, and maintenance roles when applying through approved third-party contracting firms holding valid operations projects inside the Mosques.

Are there any Volunteering positions open at Two Holy Mosques?

Application windows generally open 2 to 3 months prior to the start of the respective season. Due to high applicant volume, these recruitment portals close as soon as capacity targets are met.